Academic Plastic Surgeon - Pediatric Plastic Surgery - McMaster University

Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time academic plastic surgeon to be based at McMaster Children’s Hospital. This role contributes to clinical care, education and research within a premier pediatric program in Ontario.

The position is based in Hamilton with strong ties to a leading tertiary pediatric center, and aligns with Canada’s largest NICU and top facilities for pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Plastic Surgery or Hand Surgery required.

Skills

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship

Hand Surgery Fellowship

Job description

Practice / Fellowship Opportunities > Academic Plastic Surgeon - Pediatric Plastic Surgery - McMaster University

Academic Plastic Surgeon - Pediatric Plastic Surgery - McMaster University

Category: Physician

Province: Hamilton , Ontario

Position: Academic Plastic Surgeon - Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Deadline: September 1, 2026

Posted: August 2, 2026

Job Description / Duties

McMaster University in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time academic plastic surgeon to be based at McMaster Children’s Hospital. MCH is a globally renowned pediatric hospital dedicated to children’s health delivering excellence in clinical care, child health research and education. It is home to some of the country’s most respected pediatric care programs, including Canada’s largest NICU and the largest prosthetic and orthotics facility of its kind. MCH also houses one of Ontario’s fastest-growing pediatric emergency department and largest inpatient child and youth mental health unit, and more. MCH is undergoing the most significant expansion in its history, fueled by a landmark provincial investment to expand critical services, add top-tier clinicians, and improve access to cutting-edge pediatric care for families across Ontario. The Division of Plastic Surgery together with McMaster University is a fully accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada training program in Plastic Surgery with full involvement in undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education programs. McMaster University is consistently ranked among Canada’s most research-intensive universities, housing 70 research centers and more than 100 research chairs. McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine, and is a global leader in health education and research. FHS combines healthcare disciplines under one Faculty in an interprofessional, interdisciplinary model which encourages innovation and collaboration, preparing healthcare learners and researchers for future practice. At the core of this training is our strong relationships with our academic hospital partners: Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Plastic Surgeon with fellowship training in Pediatric Plastic Surgery or Hand Surgery

Contact Information

https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/

Job 70388

Dr. Mohit Bhandari, Professor and Chair Department of Surgery Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University

Employer Profile

The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

• Culture that is inclusive
• Research that impacts
• Education that inspires
• Advancement for all
• Transformation through innovation
• Excellence in patient care

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